Restraints Control Systems: CLOCKSPRING: Description

Fig 1: Clockspring

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - LOCKING PIN

2 - DRIVER AIRBAG WIRE/CONNECTOR

3 - HORN WIRE/CONNECTOR

4 - SPEED CONTROL WIRE/CONNECTOR

The clockspring is mounted to the steering column behind the steering wheel. See Fig 1. This assembly consists of a flat, ribbon like, electrically conductive tape that winds and unwinds with the steering wheel rotation. The clockspring is used to maintain a continuous electrical circuit between the wiring harness and the:

Driver Airbag.
Speed Control Switch.
Horn Switch.